New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Nathan – “COPING MECHANISM”

Job Details: We are excited to announce a casting call for the role of Nathan in the new dramatic play, “COPING MECHANISM.” This is a mini truck contract for a wild and innovative project in the heart of New York City. The selected actor will have the opportunity to bring to life the character of Nathan, a 16-year-old African American male who blurs the lines between childhood and adulthood, portrayed through the lens of a single mother’s boy.

Job Responsibilities: The chosen actor will be responsible for fully embodying the character of Nathan, delivering a compelling and authentic performance that captures the essence of his journey. Nathan is a complex character who is learning to navigate the challenges of growing up while simultaneously supporting his single mother. The role requires the ability to play a musical instrument; beginners are welcome, and any device is acceptable.

Requirements:

• Equity/Non-Equity African American actors
• Age range: 18-23 (able to truthfully portray a teenager)
• Ability to play a musical instrument (beginners accepted)
• Strong acting skills to convey the emotional depth of the character
• Local hire in NYC or the surrounding area

Compensation: Actors selected for the role will receive $750 weekly for rehearsals and performances.

CASTING CALL: SAG COMMERCIAL – NEW YORKERS WANTED

Job Detail: We seek authentic New Yorkers to feature in an upcoming commercial for a prominent New York hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who embody the spirit of the city and its diverse communities. We are specifically looking for individuals who fit the following criteria:

1. Real Stickball Players (14-17 years old): We are searching for energetic, skilled stickball players who engage in street stickball games. If you are passionate about the game and the streets are your field of play, we want to hear from you!

2. Genuine Jewelry Shop Owner or Manager: Are you the proud owner or manager of a jewelry shop in Chinatown, Flushing, or other neighborhoods in New York? We want to feature your authentic story and expertise in our commercial. Share your journey and showcase your shop’s unique charm.

3. Real Bucket Drummer or Duo (20s-50s): If you’re a talented bucket drummer or part of a dynamic drumming duo with a knack for creating rhythm on the streets of New York, we want to capture your passion and rhythm in our commercial.

4. Real Dominos or Mah Jong Players (40s-60s): We are looking for avid dominos or Mah Jong players who regularly gather and play on the streets or in the parks. Your camaraderie and love for the game could shine in our commercial.

5. Real Chinese Restaurant Chef/Cook: Calling all skilled Chinese restaurant chefs/cooks adept at using a wok to create delicious dishes. Your culinary prowess and dedication to your craft could be a highlight of our commercial.

Job Responsibilities: Selected individuals will be featured in a heartwarming commercial that celebrates the vibrant tapestry of New York City and the diverse communities that make it unique. Depending on the role, you may be required to showcase your skills, share your personal story, or recreate scenes relevant to your background.

Requirements:

• Must be a resident of New York City.
• Must fit the specified criteria for the respective roles (age, occupation, skillset, etc.).
• Should be comfortable appearing on camera and following the production team’s directions.
• No prior acting experience is necessary, but authenticity and enthusiasm are necessary.

Compensation: Selected individuals will receive compensation in line with Screen Actors Guild (SAG) rates for commercial work. This includes payment for the shoot day(s) and potential residuals, ensuring you’re rewarded for participating.

Job Details:

• Project: English voiceover for characters from a feature-length foreign language film.
• Film Title: Link to IMDb
• Duration: Project-based
• Location: Remote

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide clear and emotive voiceovers for assigned characters in the film.
2. Work closely with the director and sound engineer to ensure the voiceover matches the tone, emotion, and pacing of the original film.
3. Attend rehearsals and recording sessions as scheduled.
4. Take direction and feedback positively and be willing to make adjustments as needed.
5. Maintain a professional demeanor and punctuality for all sessions and interactions.

Requirements:

• Age: 7-14 years old.
• Gender: Both boys and girls.
• Language: Fluent in English with clear pronunciation and enunciation.
• Previous acting or voiceover experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must have a passion for acting and be comfortable in a studio recording environment.
• Ability to convey a range of emotions vocally.
• Reliable transportation to and from the recording studio (if not remote).

Compensation Details:

• As this project is not financed, monetary compensation will not be provided.
• All participants will receive an IMDb credit for their contribution.
• Talent will gain exposure through film festivals where the movie is selected for screening, offering a valuable opportunity for networking and showcasing their skills to a wider audience.

One of our clients in the food / beverage space is hiring for a Digital Production Designer. They are open to either contract or full time candidates.

*This is a Contract role, and you must work Eastern Time Zone.

Hourly rate, W2, is between $35 – $40/hr.

**Note – this role DOES have some potential to convert to a direct hire position. It’s not a guarantee, but the client said it could happen based on expected workload that they have coming in.

General Overview: For this role, you will handle all things digital design and digital production output for various assets – digital banner ads, website / landing page graphics, email marketing design (editing of code, nothing from scratch), social media creative, UI design, etc.

Digital Production Designer Responsibilities:

• You will take on design projects from start to finish, keeping in line with brand standards and expected audience personas
• You will design various digital assets for a wide range of platforms including social media, display ads, eCommerce, UI, landing pages, email, etc.
• You will work with the overall design team for planning and strategy
• You will work with marketing and creative teams to make sure all design aligns with the brand, in addition to usability and website standards for both web and mobile
• You will review brand / product positioning and digital marketing content to identify opportunities

Digital Production Designer Requirements:

• Must have 5+ years of directly relevant experience in digital design (not just graphic design)
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is preferred
• Must have a strong and clean digital portfolio of relevant work
• Should have some experience with eCommerce websites
• Must be skilled in the Adobe Creative Suite
• Must have some experience in Figma, HTML and CSS (*you don’t need to code from scratch, but need to know how to edit)

Onward Search

Position: Graphic / Production Designer

Location: Long Island

Status: Full-Time

Estimated Duration: Full-Time

Starts: August 2023

Salary: $58,000 – $75,000

Job Description:

Our client, a Manufacturing / Retail company for retail luxury cosmetic brands, is currently seeking a Graphic / Production Designer to join their team Fulltime!

This position is onsite 5 days per week in Melville, Long Island. Your hours will be 8:30-5:30PM.

Designer Responsibilities:

– Research and create conceptual 3D for new client bids for retail displays

– Seeing a project to completion from concept sketches/3D to pre/postproduction artwork set up

– Design and develop seasonal update 3D design as per client needs

– Create in-depth presentations that showcases work, concepts, mood boards and material research

– Answer questions and find solutions for issues that arise during job production

– Work with the team to continuously raise the level or expectations, and to bring new ways of working and presenting work

Qualifications:

– 1-3 years experience as a graphic designer with production skills

– Manufacturing and/or luxury experience highly preferred!

– Adobe creative suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

– 3D software, 3D Studio Max with v-ray a plus

-Microsoft Office, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint

• 401(k) Matching

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: Marisa.Winckowski@jobalert.creativecircle.com

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Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you’ll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.

Creative Circle

The Role:

A highly sought-after, international design firm are looking for an engaging Studio Coordinator to join their dynamic team.

This impressive company specialize in architecture and interior design and operate with a diverse, collaborative and driven mindset.

Within this Studio Coordinator role, you will be responsible for being the main support to their Manhattan studio, and will support across general administration, HR, accounting administration, new business, and more. The role would suit someone with solid administrative experience who has a positive, approachable and warm demeanor.

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your existing skills within a leading design company who offer an impressive benefits package, culture and career growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• General day to day studio management
• Manage studio appearance, greeting guests and providing lunches/refreshments, organizing shipping/messengers, etc
• Closely liaise with Operations Director to provide HR assistance such as visa/passport coordination, collating timesheets and recording sick days/PTO
• Liaise with the finance department to review expenses, help with billing and ad hoc finance administration
• Support the legal department by acting as liaison between clients and legal when necessary, including sending out contracts
• Support the business development department to help send out proposals to clients and support partners with tracking and reviewing
• Liaise with travel agents to organize travel booking for studio members
• Coordinate internal and external studio events
• Liaise with PR team for project launches
• Maintain office and materials library, purchasing samples for projects/supplies for studio and archiving project materials

Key Skills:

• Previous support/administration/team support experience
• Proficient in Excel
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Warm and engaging approach
• Self-starter with a drive to learn and progress
• Dynamic with the ability to multitask and liaise with several different studio members

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Casting Call: Open NYFW Model Casting

Job Details: We are excited to announce an open casting call for models to participate in the upcoming New York Fashion Week (NYFW) runway shows. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your unique beauty, talent, and individuality on one of the most prestigious fashion stages in the world. The casting will occur on September 4th and 5th, where models of all sizes, shapes, and ethnicities are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend.

Job Responsibilities: Selected models can walk the runway for renowned fashion designers, showcasing their latest collections during NYFW. Responsibilities include:

1. Attending fittings and rehearsals before the runway shows.
2. Collaborating with designers, stylists, and makeup artists to bring their creative vision to life.
3. Presenting the designer’s clothing and accessories confidently and elegantly on the runway.
4. Maintaining a professional demeanor throughout the event.

Requirements: We are looking for diverse models who embody confidence, poise, and individuality. No prior runway experience is required; however, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Age: 18 and above.
2. All sizes and body shapes are encouraged to apply.
3. Ethnically diverse candidates from various backgrounds are welcome.
4. Strong self-confidence and the ability to convey emotions through body language.
5. Professional attitude and punctuality.

Compensation Details: Selected models will be compensated for participating in the NYFW runway shows. Compensation details will be discussed individually with each model upon selection, considering factors such as experience, the number of shows participated in, and the designer’s compensation structure.

Casting Call: New Mothers with 3-12 Months Old Babies – Sharing Postpartum Experiences

Job Detail: We are seeking new mothers with babies aged 3 to 12 months for an upcoming project to shed light on the postpartum journey. This project is an opportunity for new mothers to share their authentic experiences with postpartum blues, providing a platform to discuss the challenges, triumphs, and emotions that come with the early stages of motherhood.

Job Responsibilities: Selected participants will be required to:

• Participate in on-camera interviews discussing their postpartum experiences.
• Share personal anecdotes, struggles, and moments of joy related to their journey through the early stages of motherhood.
• Provide candid insights into coping mechanisms, support systems, and strategies that have helped navigate the postpartum period.

Requirements:

• Female participants aged 18-40.
• Must be a new mother with a baby aged 3 to 12 months at the shooting time.
• Open to discussing personal experiences related to postpartum blues, both the challenges and positive aspects.
• Comfortable with on-camera interviews and sharing emotions honestly and authentically.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate thoughts and feelings effectively.

Compensation Details: Selected participants will receive:

• An honorarium of $500 for their participation in the on-camera interview and sharing their story.
• A copy of the final edited project for personal use.
• The opportunity to connect with other new mothers and share insights and support.

Overview:

Our client looking for a Production Designer who can produce high-fidelity comps in tools like Figma and Photoshop, showcasing key landing page and site module experiences for their .com eCommerce websites.

Importantly, this person will be providing mockups based on functionality that is already available in client’s platform’s Content Management system. This means, you will need to become familiar with the modules that exist in client’s platform library, and design according to these parameters. Additionally, you will be proficient in selecting and preparing assets (cropping, creating Mp4s, etc) in preparation for upload in the Content Management Tool, and therefore should be familiar with how to create assets for optimal web performance.

Essential Responsibilities:

Develop high fidelity mockups (comps) and assets that align with established brand style guidelines and business objectives for various ecommerce clients in different categories.

Prepare assets (mostly will leverage raw assets from existing brand libraries) for optimal web performance in the form of MP4s, gifs, jpgs, etc.

Major bonus if you have a knack for copy writing and content strategy (ie; being able to suggest punchy copy that aligns with brand story and mission).

Partner with content and creative team to ensure standards, templates, and approaches to asset development is aligned and synchronized.

Edit existing designs to ensure visual style consistency across different brands.

Successfully prioritize assignments and manage appropriate timelines and deliverables with attention to detail.

Communicate often with internal and external (brand/client) teams – and present your work.

Qualifications

A go-getter.

Must be action oriented vs. waiting for assignments – being proactive and on top of all tasks.

An excellent communicator and team player.

Bachelor degree in UX or UI Design or related fields.

1-2 years of experience on working in graphic asset production.

Online portfolio to showcase your work

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FASHION Advertisement Open Call – New Roles

We are excited to announce an open casting call for a non-union advertisement featuring a significant fashion brand. We seek exceptional and diverse talent to bring our creative vision to life. You don’t need any prior acting experience. If you think you have the descriptions below, we invite you to submit yourself for consideration. Please complete the form and follow the instructions for submitting your audition/interview video and photos.

While the advertisement will be filmed in New York, we welcome talent from all across the United States. We will cover travel and accommodation expenses for individuals traveling from outside the shooting location.

Job Details:

Position: Various Roles in Fashion Advertisement
Type: Paid Opportunity
Location: New York (open to talents from anywhere in the U.S.)
Legal Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizens or green card holders only, no 0-1 visas)
Union Status: Non-Union

Job Responsibilities:

We are casting for the following roles:

1. GRANDMOTHER: Female, 55-75 years old, East Asian. Portrays a funky, calm, warm, and knowing character. She gifts her granddaughter a luxury bag along with matching nail polish.

2. MOTHER: Female, mid-40s – mid-50s, White or Hispanic. He portrays a warm, sweet, and supportive character. She gives her a thoughtful gift and gives a pep talk to her daughter about embarking on a journey to the big city.

3. BROTHER: Male, late 20s to mid-30s, Black. Represents an experienced, well-meaning, and slightly corporate persona. He offers his little brother reassurance for his new office job and gifts him a backpack.

Requirements:

• Talent: No prior acting experience is required.
• Age: As specified for each role.
• Ethnicity: As specified for each role.
• Union Status: Must be non-union.
• Eligibility: Legal eligibility to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizens or green card holders only).

Compensation:

The compensation rate will be negotiated based on the role and the talent’s experience.

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: Friday, August 11th, 1:00 PM EST
• Callback Date: August 17th (in-person or via Zoom, depending on location)
• Wardrobe Date: 2-3 hour fitting during the weeks of August 14 or August 21 (for NYC-based talent)
• Shoot Dates: August 28, 30, and 31 (talent needed for one shoot day, specific roles per day)

Usage:

• Term Length: 3 Months
• Video Usage: Digital, Email, Organic + Paid Social, press, third-party retailer/wholesalers, in-store, mall on site
• Stills Usage: Digital, Print, Email, Organic + Paid Social, press, third-party retailer/wholesalers, in-store, mall on site
• Estimated Usage Start Date: November 1st

We’re thrilled to see your unique talents and contributions to this exciting fashion advertisement. We want you to join us in creating something extraordinary and submit your application before the deadline. We can’t wait to work with you!